Orthodontic practices near Stean
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Stean; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 14.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 14.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 17.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 17.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 17.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 17.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 17.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 17.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (101 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 17.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (287 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stean with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 14.4 miles north-east; the next are Harrogate (17.3 miles south-east) and Keighley (17.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Harrogate | 8 | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Keighley | 3 | 17.6 miles south |
| Glusburn | 1 | 18.6 miles south |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 19.2 miles south-east |
| Guiseley | 2 | 20.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stean
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MapleLeaf Dental in Harrogate (5.0 from 168 reviews), 17.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 4.9 (416 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stean at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,551 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 785th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 28 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 14 miles Chatsworth House Dental Clinic, Harrogate — 17 miles DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 13 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Stean
The nearest practice to Stean is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 14.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (14.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Stean list clear aligners, the nearest 14.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stean are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 14.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stean to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 30 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 370 to 750 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stean
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Orthodontist in Stean: This page was put together for people in Stean who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Stean itself or elsewhere in North Yorkshire.
Practice signals around Stean
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stean itself. The nearest recorded are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 14 miles away; Chatsworth House Dental Clinic in Harrogate, about 17 miles away; and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 18 miles away.
Stean in context
Stean is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 14.6% of Stean's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,551 residents in the neighbourhood around Stean, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Stean usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Stean's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. Stean sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stean is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 28 miles away.
Stean at a glance
Middlesmoor is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Stean.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Middlesmoor, Ramsgill, Bouthwaite, Arkleside, Colsterdale, and Swineside.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stean
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stean
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stean
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stean
Orthodontic practices in and around Stean vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Stean's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stean falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Stean, 6.4% of the 1,551 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Stean usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Stean's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stean's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stean is about 28 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stean. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stean
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Stean, North Yorkshire alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Middlesmoor, Ramsgill, Bouthwaite, Arkleside, Colsterdale, and Swineside.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stean
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stean often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stean?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stean is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 14.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Chatsworth House Dental Clinic (17.3 miles) and Clover House Dental Practice Ltd (17.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stean?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stean, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 14.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stean?
The nearest practice to Stean that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 14.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include The Harrogate Clinic (17.7 miles) and The Brace Place (18.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stean, North Yorkshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stean, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.